Window construction



July 11, 1939. SCHULER 2,165,943

WINDOW CONSTRUCTION Filed March 23, 1938 2 'SheetsSheet 1 INVENTOR George Schuler BY' 97% "v'v I HIS ATTORNE July 1 1, 1939. G. SCHULER WINDOW CONSTRUCTION 2 Sheets-Shet 2 Filed March 23, 1938 I) N filD ull! Patented July 11, 1939 UNITED STATEES EATENT OFFICE Application March 23,

3 Claims.

My invention relates to window frame and sash construction.

The object of my invention is to provide a combined French and sliding type of window construction in which both the upper and lower sashes are constructed to swing inwardly to permit easy cleaning without endangering the life of the operator.

A further object is to provide a construction in which the sashes may be moved up and down in the frame independently of each other and also may be swung independently or in unison.

A further object is to provide a construction in which the same fixtures are used to permit both the swinging and the sliding action at any point in the frame between its lower and upper end, and also means for locking the sashes in engagement with the frame when in either their upper or lower positions or in intermediate positions.

A further object is to provide means for practically sealing the sashes in the frame to prevent air from flowing between the abutting surfaces.

A further object is to provide an exceptionally strong sash construction and means for locking the sashes in closed position by one locking means operable from the interior side of the frame and carried by the lower sash, and independent locking means for preventing the upper sash from being raised or lowered from its latched position.

A further object is to construct a frame in which the sashes are mounted, to provide stepped abutments in one side thereof against which the sashes rest when the windows are in a closed position, and to provide sashes of relatively different widths which extend into the recessed or offset portions of the frame in contact with such abutments.

Referring to the drawings which form a part of the specifications:

Fig. l is a vertical view of a frame and sashes mounted therein showing the sashes in closed position in the frame, the lower sash being shown in a raised position as illustrated in dotted lines.

Fig. 2 is a perspective view of one of the members which is attached to the vertical side of the frame, and the two members attached respectively to the top and bottom part of the sash and co-act with the first said member in slidable relation.

Fig. 3 is a horizontal sectional view of the construction, on an enlarged scale, taken on line 33 of Fig. 1 showing in dotted lines the posi- 1938, Serial No. 197,565

tion of the sashes when swung inwardly, as indicated by the dotted lines and arrows.

Fig. 4 is a face view of one of the slidable members, attached to the upper and lower portions of the sash frames.

Fig. 5 is a view taken from line 55 of Fig. 3 showing the upper portion of the member attached to the window frame, upon which the sash slides.

it indicates the window frame formed to provide a vertically extending recess ll in one side thereof which extends from the lower open side of the frame to the upper side thereof and of sufficient width to correspond to the width of two sashes and fixtures attached thereto.

The opposite side of the frame is formed to provide two offset portions I2 and i3 respectively, and a rectangular recess l4 and I5 respectively is formed in the space of said offset portions.

In each of said recesses M and I 5 is seated a metal lining is and H respectively which serves as a Socket to receive latches l8 and I9, carried by the respective sashes 20 and 2! respectively, said latch constructions being illustrated in dotted lines in the lower sash and indicated by 22.

In the left hand side of the frame and mounted in the recess H are two vertically extending metal guiding members 23 and 24 respectively, spaced from each other which extend from the lower to the upper end of the frame and are attached thereto in fixed relation, by screws 24.

Each of said guide members is formed to provicle an outwardly extending flange 25 at one side thereof and a cylindrically formed portion 26 at its opposite side which serves as a portion of a hinge and the opposite member of the hinge is carried by a sash and. is indicated by 21, and is formed integral with a plate 28 which is secured to the sash by screws 29.

The plate 28 is formed to also provide a U- shaped form 30 into which the flange member 25 extends as illustrated in Fig. 3.

Attached to the right hand side of each sash is a metal plate 3i comprising a flat portion 3| and a U-shaped portion 32 said U-shaped portion resting in a recess 33 formed in the sash, said plates 3| extending the entire vertical length of the sash.

Attached by screws to each of said offset portions l2 and I3 is a metal plate 34 one edge 35 of which is bent back upon itself and projects into the U-shaped portion of the plate 3| and the opposite edge of which is bent in a U-shape to accommodate a vertically extending strip of suitable material to prevent inflow of air or water, etc., said plate 34 serving as a brace for the sash and as a further closure against ingress of wind or Water.

3636 respectively indicate vertically extending strips of felt or soft rubber, preferably fixed to the frame and serving toexclude air or water from passing between the frame and adjacent ends of the sashes.

The lower sash is of greater width than that of the upper sash and extends beyond the same as illustrated, each sash resting its adjacent abutment when in closed position.

In the act of opening a window sash, the lower sash may be moved in unison with the upper sash or it may be opened independently thereof, but the upper sash cannot be opened until after the lower sash is swung on its hinge a predetermined distance, since the lower sash lock serves to lock both sashes from swinging but the upper sash may be lowered after it is unlatched without disturbing the lower one, and the lower one may be raised or lowered without disturbing the upper one, as will be readily understood since both sashes may be moved up or down by reason of the hinged construction.

It will be obvious to those skilled in the building art that a further number of sashes may be used in making a window construction by simply increasing the recess width formed in the frame, and correspondingly increasing the number of abutments formed in the opposite side of the frame, and adding the guides and sashes required, depending on the height of the frame, as in churches and public buildings.

Having described my invention I claim as new:

1. A window construction comprising a frame formed with a single recess in one side thereof, a guide fixture carried in said recess by the frame and extending from the lower to the upper side thereof in fixed relation, said fixture formed from a strip and comprising a cylindrical socket at one side thereof which extends from the lower to the upper end thereof, and a flange at its opposite side which extends at an angle to the face of the strip; and a sash having a strip mounted thereon at one side thereof and formed to provide a co-acting hinge portion which fits in the cylindrical portion of the hinge in slidable relation therewith, and the opposite side of which is formed U-shaped to receive the flange carried by the said fixture.

2. The construction defined in claim 1, together with; and a flat strip of packing material located between the flange and sash in abutment with the frame and extending from the lower to the upper end of the frame in fixed relation therewith.

3. A window construction comprising a frame formed with a single recess in one side thereof which extends from the lower to the upper side and of sufficient width to receive the endportions of two sashes, two guide fixtures in said recess each of which extend from the lower to the upper end thereof in fixed relation with said frame, each of which is formed with an integral hinge portion and an outwardly extending flange portion, two sashes each of which is provided with a groove in one end thereof which extends from the lower to the upper side of the sash, a

hinge portion for each sash fixed thereto and having a U-shaped form which rests in said groove to receive said outwardly extending flange portion of the adjacent hinge member; the inner one of said sashes being of greater width than that of the outer sash, and means for locking th inner sash to the frame.

GEORGE SCHULER. 

